Deputy Civic Engagement Director

One Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, New York (Allegheny County, Philadelphia County, Dauphin County, NY); On-site; USD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Civic Engagement Director to spearhead initiatives aimed at promoting social justice and community empowerment. This role is pivotal in shaping the civic engagement strategy, focusing on legislative priorities and electoral campaigns that resonate with the community's needs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various departments to ensure a cohesive approach to civic engagement, while also supervising a dedicated canvass associate. If you are passionate about fostering equity and justice within communities, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in Pennsylvania.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension

401K Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Fully Paid Health Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to racial and economic justice in civic engagement.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage a statewide team.

Responsibilities

• Lead civic engagement strategy and oversee statewide efforts.
• Align voter engagement with organizing programs and supervise staff.

Skills

Civic Engagement Strategy

Leadership Development

Organizing Program

Emotional Intelligence

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Campaign Planning Tools

Job description

One Pennsylvania promotes good jobs, strong and healthy communities, and corporate accountability. Together, we fight for social justice and tackle the racial, gender, and economic inequality that holds back working families. One Pennsylvania is seeking a Civic Engagement Director to lead our overall civic engagement strategy and implement our civic engagement efforts to advance issue campaigns, legislative priorities, local and state ballot initiatives, and One Pennsylvania’s electoral priorities, ensuring that our communities are the ones crafting a vision for a better Pennsylvania, and holding our elected officials accountable to that vision at the federal, state, and local levels.

This position will align our voter engagement efforts with our organizing program. This position will report to the Civic Engagement Director, work closely with the Organizing, Communications, and Development Directors, and assist in overseeing our state-wide civic engagement department and implement statewide systems for our field team. This position supervises the statewide canvass associate.

Description

Shares our commitment to integrating racial justice, equity, and economic justice into our work and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to leadership development in communities most impacted by injustices we confront. Flexibility, self-awareness, humility, emotional intelligence, and ability to bring creative ideas and a fresh perspective to an evolving organizing program.

Conditions

Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours to get the job done; ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary. The position will be based in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, with Harrisburg and Delaware County responsibilities. Owning a car as a licensed, insured operator is required. One PA provides mileage reimbursement at the federal rate and lodging when working away from home.

Compensation

Salary of $80,000 annually and benefits including defined benefit pension (with contributions beginning after six months of employment), optional 401K plan, generous paid time off, and fully paid health insurance.

To Apply

Please send a resume, a one-page writing sample (preferably an old campaign plan or training curriculum), and a cover letter to Zakiyyah King, Human Resources Manager at One PA, via email at [e-mail]. To ensure prompt attention, make sure to put “Civic Engagement Manager Position” in the subject line.

One Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. One Pennsylvania does not discriminate against or tolerate harassment of any employee because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by law, or protected activity under the anti-discrimination statutes.

Women, LGBTQIA people, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.